Things have been very busy around our household & the TTI office lately. We have been working on putting things together for our upcoming banquet (September 27th). We were excited to see the banquet room last week (appropriately named “Heritage” – just like our new church name)! Mike has also been very busy working on details of getting a shipping container that will be delivered to Rwanda. This container will be for a tractor (to do ground work at the Acres of Hope), plumbing supplies, wiring supplies, trusses, and other items needed for the construction phase. In fact, last week the container was delivered to the church & once we are able to fill it, it will take 55 days to be delivered to our site in Rwanda. Because of this, there have been some changes made to the Nov. 1st team plans. Some people are choosing to delay their trips until the end of November or 1st of December so they can be there after the container & help with the construction.

We had an informational meeting last Sunday for the upcoming trip. Right now our team is not full, so if you are interested in going but didn’t make it to the meeting please contact us. We know many people who can tell you that going to Rwanda to minister to these kids will change you- so be prepared for that- it is great!

Many people want to know when our family is planning to go back to Rwanda. Right now it looks like we will be going back the end of October & staying a couple months. We continue to pray about it & wait for God’s provision.

If you would like to pray for us- these are some prayer requests:
*for provision for our family- God has taken good care of us, and we just pray that we would continue to have the support that we need
*for the banquet September 27th- for God to use that night to involve more people in supporting the work of TTI & that the night would push us forward in the financing of phase 1 of the Acres of Hope
*for all the details, supplies, equipment needed for the container & for God’s provision for all that He has put on our hearts to do
*for those who are looking to go to Rwanda this fall- for God to direct them & provide for them
*for Ngoga & his family as he prepares to come to the US Sept. 18th- for God to bless them and to use this time
*for the children on the streets in Rwanda- that God would protect them & take care of them, and that they would have hope in Him
*for the children in the Faith Home and Kanombe Home to be blessed & to prosper

Maybe I say this all the time, although I could never say it too much, but we really do appreciate you so much. There are many people who pray for us and help us in so many different ways. We are thankful to have you as our co-workers in this. For each of us, God gives us a task to do and we just have to say, “OK”. That’s all we do, and we trust Him to take care of the details. The wonderful thing about it is the benefits that go along with that simple “OK” & our trust! God takes us along for the ride! We get to experience life in way that’s fuller & more amazing than we could ever find on our own.

In the busyness of life, don’t forget to find quiet moments to spend time with God and let Him tell you, “I love you”.

God Bless You,
Lisa